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Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
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Samsung TL100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST50
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released April 2015
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX90V Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung TL100 versus Sony HX90V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the TL100 (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL100 was revealed 7 years prior to the HX90V which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the TL100 matches up against the HX90V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Sony HX90V

 TL100 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Samsung TL100

 HX90V TL100 
ReleasedApril 2015January 2009Newer by 76 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Sony HX90V

 TL100 HX90V 
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL100 comes with outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL100 versus Sony HX90V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TL100 compared to the HX90V.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL100 and HX90V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL100 and HX90V.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX90V to deliver more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged TL100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL100 Portrait photography details
Sony HX90V Portrait photography details
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comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
45
you can focus manually
MP count decent (18MP)
offers face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL100 Street photography highlights
Sony HX90V Street photography highlights
53
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (219 grams)
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Sports photography camera
33
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery pack (360 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (219g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
76
better than average battery pack (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
MP count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL100 Landscape photography info
Sony HX90V Landscape photography info
27
image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
53
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
better than average battery pack (360 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL100
Vlogging with Sony HX90V
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image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (219g)
75
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Samsung TL100 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Sony HX90V
 Samsung TL100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Also called as ST50 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-08 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219 gr (0.48 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 360 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $22 $440